Accountant - Accounts Receivable
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Sales receipts processing & cash management:
- Accurately record all receipts and report cash collections in line with deadlines and company policy
- Accurately prepare and maintain payments in advance accounts
- Liaise with senior accountant to ensure correct recording and processing of IG receipts and other financial documents ensuring compliance with deadlines and company policies.
- Perform monthly cash sweep activities as directed by Finance Manager
Customer Management:
- Act as the primary Finance point of contact for customer enquiries received from Sales and work with Sales to resolve receipt discrepancies should they arise
Reconciliations & Reporting:
- Reconcile customer accounts on a monthly basis in line with company policy and ensure they are up to date and complete, and prepare accounts receivable aging reports on a monthly basis
- Liaise with the Finance Manager to ensure submission of accounts receivable reporting to group according to reporting timelines at month and year ends
- Monitor debtor days, identifying trends and causes thereof to facilitate decision making by senior management
- Assist with the reconciliation of bank accounts in line with company policy as required
- Actively support month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Support with preparation of performance guarantees as required.
Record Keeping:
- Maintain precise and detailed records of all account transactions and correspondence for financial and audit purposes.
Compliance & Audit Support:
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policy
- Assist with internal and external audits, and provide documentation as needed.
Other activities
Assist with ad hoc requests, improvement initiatives and support for the wider Finance team
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Accounting
- Knowledge of Microsoft office / windows
- Knowledge in ERP Accounting system NAVISION
- Knowledge of HFM preferable
- GCC experience a plus
- Min 5+ years experience of financial accounting and management accounting experience
- Experience of accounting within Manufacturing and production industry preferable
- Experience in complex group-wide accounting and reporting, preferably in a public company
Technical And Interpersonal
- Knowledge of and ability to apply international accounting standards and ERP systems.
- Knowledge of and ability to adhere to internal controls.
- Good analytical skills
- Vigilant and detail oriented
- Strong communication skills
- Strong time management capabilities
- Team player
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